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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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